Wednesday 12/3 edition of lots and lots of Democrats in action!

by Janesaunt

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Wednesday, Dec. 03, 2025 Wednesday, Dec. 03, 2025 at 8:00:24am PST

Good morning friends! This will be my last Wednesday diary for at least a month. I’ve got surgery coming up in 2 weeks, and Congress will be on recess for a few weeks after the surgery. I will still be publishing a Sunday diary.

Democratic victories

Reuters: US APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DISQUALIFICATION OF TRUMP ALLY ALINA HABBA AS ACTING US ATTORNEY IN NEW JERSEY
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 1, 2025

The so-called U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is serving in that position unlawfully.

She is an unqualified political hack and a complete disgrace.

It’s time for her to go.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) December 1, 2025

In a huge win, we’ve protected critical legal services for survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence.

The Trump administration tried to put new, unlawful conditions on VOCA & VAWA funds. We sued, and they reversed course.

We’ll continue to fight for survivors every day. pic.twitter.com/OiNOO2k5k1
— Attorney General Dan Rayfield (@AGDanRayfield) November 30, 2025

Hudson Valley's Porpiglia Farms ordered to recognize United Farm Workers’ union contract pic.twitter.com/TCpJXbXi0Y
— United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) December 1, 2025

Chair Ken Martin and @Democrats

TN-07, today is the day. Let’s send Aftyn Behn to Congress!

If you want a champion who is dedicated to fighting for you and not Donald Trump, get out and vote for @aftynfortn now. pic.twitter.com/nsPwwwnq2X
— Ken Martin (@kenmartin73) December 2, 2025

Democrats doing Democratic things…

If the Trump administration proceeds with plans to conduct military strikes against Venezuela, we will file a War Powers Resolution to block the deployment of U.S. forces to Venezuela.

The safety of our troops and our national security is at stake. pic.twitter.com/XqvTwjSr7G
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 2, 2025

Today is #WorldAIDSDay2025.

For the more than 1.2 million Americans living with HIV, it’s critical that Congress and the federal government do everything possible to combat this disease and expand access to prevention, treatment, and care.

That’s why the Republican proposal to…
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 1, 2025

This morning, I was informed by law enforcement entities throughout New York of multiple bomb threats that were made at my offices in Rochester, Binghamton, and Long Island with the email subject line “MAGA” and from an email address alleging the “2020 election was rigged.”… pic.twitter.com/oAkmLA4nNc
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 1, 2025

Republicans are struggling to hold a House seat in Tennessee that Trump just won by 22 points.

America is clearly disgusted with these GOP extremists.

And are prepared to throw them all out of office.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeemjeffries) December 1, 2025

Why haven’t Republicans done a damn thing to make your life more affordable?

The extremists are focused on all the wrong things, like trying to start a war in Venezuela.

These people have been a complete disaster.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) December 2, 2025

Pete Hegseth needs to testify in the month of December before we pass a Defense Authorization.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) November 30, 2025

🚨🚨"U.S. manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth consecutive month in November, a decline manufacturers attribute largely to President Trump’s tariffs" Trump's feckless economic mismanagement is an economic demolition plan. www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
— Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-12-01T17:28:56.155Z

Electric bills are going up twice as fast as inflation. So why is the Trump Admin cancelling energy projects that'll create jobs and get more power to the grid to lower prices? I'm pushing to get energy costs under control.
— Congressman Chris Deluzio (@deluzio.house.gov) 2025-12-01T17:29:26.383Z

This is a David and Goliath fight. And the power 2 conferences are trying to rewrite the rules for the rest of colleges and universities that dictate playoff berths, control tv revenue and hold back athlete opportunities. Athletes and smaller schools should stop the new SCORE Act… https://t.co/GTf5a4lQ9i
— Sen. Maria Cantwell (@SenatorCantwell) December 1, 2025

While the bill we voted on tonight takes some steps to address identity theft, I could not support it when 'DOGE' put everyone at risk. If Republicans want to address data privacy, let’s hold Trump & Musk's minions accountable for leaving our records vulnerable to a data breach. pic.twitter.com/HRwYhOUNE5
— Rep. John Larson (@RepJohnLarson) December 2, 2025

Pete Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to our national security. He needs to go. https://t.co/lxb1Vp0Jhm
— Rep. Becca Balint (@RepBeccaB) December 1, 2025

As your Congressman — and as the Lead Democrat on @HouseBudgetDems — I’m proud to lead these fights every day to keep the main thing the main thing: ensuring families in Philly and across Pennsylvania can afford what they need and get the health care they deserve. https://t.co/46UCJmF0h6
— Rep. Brendan Boyle (@CongBoyle) December 1, 2025

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as inflation.

At a time when American families are already suffering from a cost-of-living crisis, the Trump Administration is making it even harder to afford electricity.
— Rep. Mike Levin (@RepMikeLevin) November 30, 2025

We need to return the power in our healthcare system back to people and crack down on corporate abuses of power that are jacking up costs and undermining quality. pic.twitter.com/hgyCyPq22A
— Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (@RepGoodlander) November 30, 2025

Oversight

That's why I joined Rep. Kim Schrier and colleagues in urging the CDC to remove the misleading, anti-vaccine messaging from its site. We will not allow this Administration to lead with fear or put our children at risk.
— Rep. Rob Menendez (@menendez.house.gov) 2025-11-30T16:57:42.954Z

Media appearances

NEW: Democrats begin congressional probe of Kash Patel's use of FBI Gulfstream jet

Just filed to @cbsnews ====>https://t.co/eVkJNGFImF
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) December 1, 2025

The moment Trump pardoned the former President of Honduras — convicted of taking bribes from El Chapo — is the moment he lost credibility in his strikes against drug boats in the Caribbean. pic.twitter.com/H1zBoREH08
— Rep. Greg Stanton (@RepGregStanton) November 30, 2025

Kaine: "We had to pry with a crowbar after weeks and weeks out of the administration the supposed rationale for the strikes in international waters. It was very shoddy. It was not at all persuasive that these are legal actions ... It's time for Congress to rein in the president."
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-11-30T17:01:19.845Z

Town halls and community events

Need assistance with a federal agency? ‌
Our Case Work On Your Corner team will be in Meriden
🗓️ Tuesday, December 2
⏰ 11:00AM - 4:00PM
📍Meriden City Hall, Mayor’s Conference Room, 142 E Main Street
No appointment necessary. pic.twitter.com/jvbM307HhW
— Jahana Hayes (@RepJahanaHayes) December 1, 2025

I’ve hosted 10 town halls so far this year, showing up in every county across our northern Illinois community to share updates & hear directly from you.

I’m listening to the 14th District every day & working hard to protect our values and strengthen the place we all call home. pic.twitter.com/2zpY1e1woZ
— Lauren Underwood (@LaurenUnderwood) December 1, 2025

Protests and protest signs!

SIGNS OF FASCISM! INDIVISIBLE TULSA COUNTY VISIBILITY BRIGADE
— Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-11-26T16:55:44.823Z

Veterans march in protest against Trump ❤ Thank you for your service! 🫡🇺🇸
— Oliver Markus Malloy (@malloy.rocks) 2025-12-02T04:56:03.755Z

Montclair Sundays Week 41: A cold…
— Julie Cohen ❌👑 (@filmmakerjulie.bsky.social) 2025-12-01T02:46:47.216Z

thank you to everyone who joined us in front of the White House today. So many reasons to protest against this Administration's deadly and unlawful actions, fueling the #AIDS pandemic. Grateful for the power of activism. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2025 healthgap.org/press/world-...
— Asia Russell (@asia-ilse.bsky.social) 2025-12-01T22:07:42.566Z